If I'd Been There In Time (To Stop 9/11)

I used to think my biggest worry Was finding one more rhyme. Now I stare up at the morning sky And wish I could turn back time. If only life came with rehearsal, If only fate would leave a sign. I’d trade every standing ovation For one more chance to rewrite the line. Oh, if I’d been there in time to stop nine eleven I’d have shouted from the rooftops high. I’d have waved my arms till every soul Looked up instead of passing by. Forget the spotlight, keep the fame— None of that would matter then. I’d gladly sing to an empty room If it meant they’d all make it home again. No hero’s cape upon my shoulders, No crystal ball to see ahead. Just another dreamer wondering About the things that could’ve been instead. History’s a stubborn melody, It won’t change keys on my command. Still I can’t help humming softly, Imagining a different ending.